# Referee Simulator vs Motion Soccer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Motion Soccer at 94% against Referee Simulator's 25%. Motion Soccer also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.0). Referee Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Motion Soccer is free to download; Referee Simulator costs $0.99 up front. Motion Soccer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Referee Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Motion Soccer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion Soccer has 142 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Referee Simulator's written reviews are positive against 94% of Motion Soccer's.

Referee Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Motion Soccer daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Referee Simulator | Motion Soccer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-simulator-soccer/id6744179489/reviews) | **[4.8 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-soccer-referee-3d/id6792536403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **142** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 805 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akin Aksoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617710569) | [Ivanovich Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/410768612) |

## What reviewers say

### Referee Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/referee-simulator-soccer/id6744179489)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Step into the role of a professional soccer referee in this career simulation game. Make crucial decisions on the field, manage player interactions, and utilize VAR technology to climb the ranks from amateur to elite levels. Your performance impacts match outcomes, league standings, and your personal reputation.

**Highlights:** Call fouls and show cards, Manage player confrontations, Utilize VAR technology, Progress through referee ranks, Analyze post-match performance, Purchase new equipment, Text-based match simulations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Motion Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-soccer-referee-3d/id6792536403)

Experience football matches from multiple perspectives, including referee, player, and coach. Make crucial decisions as the referee, control players on the pitch, or manage team strategy from the sideline. Designed for mobile with intuitive touchscreen controls.

**Highlights:** Referee full matches, Play as a player, Coach team strategy, Experience multiple perspectives, Mobile-optimized controls, Play full seasons and tournaments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack: 8,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7,500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 16,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 34,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Motion Soccer PRO | $49.99 | one-time |
| 90,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Referee Simulator free?

Referee Simulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Motion Soccer free?

Motion Soccer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Referee Simulator or Motion Soccer?

Motion Soccer is rated higher. Referee Simulator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Motion Soccer averages 4.8 from 142 ratings.

### Do Referee Simulator or Motion Soccer have ads?

Motion Soccer shows ads; Referee Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Referee Simulator or Motion Soccer?

Referee Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Motion Soccer daily. Most recently, Referee Simulator was updated on November 5, 2026 and Motion Soccer on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*